This Man

This man holds
the knowledge of the world
within his hands, mingled
with the price of bread,
and who might win the pennant;

And in all the daily living done,
somehow knowledge
never slips away between his fingers.

This man knows
everything, and also all the rest.
He may even suspect the last
and greatest name of God.

Many try
without teaching.
This man teaches without trying.

Word portrait of my father (1916-1981); teacher, elementary school principal, scout leader, motivational speaker, mentor, stern and loving parent.

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